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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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